Canadian Cynic

Is it safe? No, really, is it safe?

Maybe:

"... America is safer because of your service at Oak Ridge ... Today, because we acted to liberate Afghanistan, a threat has been removed, and the American people are safer. (Applause.) ... Today, because we're working with the Pakistani leaders, Pakistan is an ally in the war on terror, and the American people are safer. (Applause.) ... Today, because Saudi Arabia has seen the danger and has joined the war on terror, the American people are safer. (Applause.) ... Today, because America and our coalition helped to end the violent regime of Saddam Hussein, and because we're helping to raise a peaceful democracy in its place, the American people are safer. (Applause.) ... Today, because the Libyan government saw the seriousness of the civilized world, and correctly judged its own interests, the American people are safer. (Applause.) ... We have ended one of the most dangerous sources of proliferation in the world, and the American people are safer. (Applause.) ... Today, because America has acted, and because America has led, the forces of terror and tyranny have suffered defeat after defeat, and America and the world are safer. (Applause.) ..."

Maybe not:

"We are a nation in danger," said President George Bush, after the nation's state of alert was raised to "orange" (high) on Sunday evening. "We are doing everything in our power to confront the danger. [This alert is ] a solemn reminder of the threat we continue to face".

Flip. Flop.